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2026

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2025 Commission report on Moldova (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, I would first of all like to congratulate my Social Democrat colleague, Sven Mikser, on his report. We, the Social Democrats, have always supported the European path of the Republic of Moldova. Because yes, the place of the Republic of Moldova is in the European family. Despite external pressures, hybrid attacks and repeated attempts at destabil…

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Jul

2026

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One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the NATO summit in Ankara can change the direction of European security. For Romania, the stakes are huge, being on the eastern flank, at the Black Sea. We are on the front line when it comes to Euro-Atlantic security. That is why Romania must seize this opportunity and this is another reason to have a new government that understands its mission and knows what t…

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Jun

2026

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Electrification Action Plan (debate)

The next item is the debate on the Commission statement on the Electrification Action Plan (2026/2764(RSP)). Again, I would like to remind speakers that given the test measures currently in place and the fixed end time of the debate, strict observance of speaking time will be required. This, of course, also refers to our colleagues from the Commission.…

17

Jun

2026

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Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting

The minutes of yesterday's sitting and the texts adopted are available. Are there are any comments? No. The minutes are approved.

17

Jun

2026

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Protecting EU citizens’ data from hybrid threats: the Lithuanian case (topical debate)

Thank you, Minister. Again, I thank all colleagues for their interventions. The debate is closed.

17

Jun

2026

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Protecting EU citizens’ data from hybrid threats: the Lithuanian case (topical debate)

Now we will move to the Council and we have the Deputy Minister for European Affairs, Marilena Raouna. I would also like to thank the Cypriot Presidency for its work. This is your last plenary, so thank you so much.…

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Jun

2026

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Protecting EU citizens’ data from hybrid threats: the Lithuanian case (topical debate)

The next item is the topical debate requested by a political group (Renew) (Rule 169) – Protecting EU citizens' data from hybrid threats: the Lithuanian case. I would like to inform Members that for this debate there is no catch-the-eye procedure and no blue cards will be accepted. You have been informed of the new procedures. I would also like to remind speakers that given the test measures curre…

17

Jun

2026

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Resumption of the sitting

Sorry, colleague, the time is up. Please. The issue was raised. We are not going to transform this into a debate.

16

Jun

2026

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Russia’s unacceptable provocative actions and drone incursions into Romania, the Baltic states and Finland (debate)

15

Jun

2026

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Order of business

Madam President, colleagues, I decided to take the floor on this point of order, because a few days ago, a child and his mother were injured in their own home in the middle of the night by an explosion caused by a Russian drone. This happened in the European Union. This happened in Romania. This happened in the city of Galați. This is no longer just a security issue; it is a real threat for many E…

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May

2026

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Financing EU priorities in a sustainable, predictable and resilient way through a new EU own resource from the online gambling and betting services sector (debate)

To be clear, no one wants to have an impact on the companies in Malta. But companies present in Malta make their revenues on the Romanian market, on the German market, on the French market. So the single market is important. Do you support the single market for the betting industry? If you do that, then you support also European responsibility.…

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May

2026

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Financing EU priorities in a sustainable, predictable and resilient way through a new EU own resource from the online gambling and betting services sector (debate)

Dear colleague, first of all, again, Malta is losing money because of the illegal platforms. This is the first element. And what is your opinion on this point? The second element, which I think is relevant: Malta will remain competitive because we are not affecting the national regulations. Not at all. It's not about national regulations. And third and not least – and which I think is crucial – is…

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May

2026

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Financing EU priorities in a sustainable, predictable and resilient way through a new EU own resource from the online gambling and betting services sector (debate)

Colleague, you forgot something really important: the data presented by the industry – 71 % of the market is composed of illegal platforms. That means your citizens are going online right now, spending their money on illegal platforms, and those platforms are not taxed. Not taxed at national level. Not at all. So we need to approach this issue at European level. Do you agree with us fighting again…

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May

2026

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Financing EU priorities in a sustainable, predictable and resilient way through a new EU own resource from the online gambling and betting services sector (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, dear colleagues, Europe is entering a decisive debate about its future budget and its capacity to act. Every day in this House, we call for more investments, but also citizens expect us to answer another key question: how do we finance everything fairly and responsibly? This is why I initiated this proposal for a new European-owned resource designed to finance, in pa…

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May

2026

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Opportunities and challenges presented by a comprehensive artificial intelligence strategy for EU trade (debate)

Mr Vice-President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, artificial intelligence is no longer just a technological issue, it is about economic power, competitiveness and global influence. The world is changing rapidly. The United States is investing heavily in digital infrastructure and advanced artificial intelligence models. China treats AI as a strategic state priority. In this context, Europe ca…

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May

2026

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One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, Romania risks losing over EUR 15 billion from the NRRP. Yes, we are talking about milestones, we are talking about projects, we are talking about reforms that have not been achieved, but I prefer to be constructive, to focus on solutions. Romania has the opportunity in the coming days to amend the national recovery and resilience plan. It's the last chance. In t…

18

May

2026

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European solidarity: key to securing medicine access in a shifting geopolitical era (debate)

Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, I had originally prepared a different kind of speech, but I listened to the debate earlier and could only think about my own experience. I come from a family that frequently had to look for medicines that were not found in their own country. And I can tell you that it's an experience that's hard to describe. Unfortunately, we still have tens of tho…

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May

2026

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European solidarity: key to securing medicine access in a shifting geopolitical era (debate)

The next item is the debate on the Commission statement on European solidarity: key to securing medicine access in a shifting geopolitical era (2026/2727(RSP)).

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May

2026

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The multiannual plan for the Baltic Sea and ways forward (debate)

The debate is closed. The vote will take place on Thursday.

18

May

2026

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The multiannual plan for the Baltic Sea and ways forward (debate)

The next item is the debate on the report by Isabella Lövin, on behalf of the Committee on Fisheries, on the multiannual plan for the Baltic Sea and ways forward [2024/2127(INI)] (A10-0121/2026).

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May

2026

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The impact of the implementation of the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive 2014/89/EU on fisheries in selected fishing areas and sea basins (debate)

The debate is closed. The vote will be held on Wednesday.

28

Apr

2026

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Situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2024 and 2025 (debate)

I hope you are grateful that I allowed you to speak for even longer than was planned!

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Apr

2026

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Situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2024 and 2025 (debate)

I have a clock here in front of me, and I gave you even more time to speak!

28

Apr

2026

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Situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2024 and 2025 (debate)

The next item is the debate on the report by Anna Strolenberg, on behalf of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, on the situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2024 and 2025 (2025/2135(INI)) (A10‑0042/2026).…

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Apr

2026

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Enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (debate)

Thank you, Vice-President, for your concluding remarks on this debate on the oral question on the enforcement of the Digital Markets Act. I would also like to congratulate the authors. We have also received a motion for a resolution on the basis of the oral question. The debate is closed. The vote will take place on Thursday.…